Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling. These delightful rolls feature a soft, fluffy dough filled with tender apples, aromatic spices, and a hint of apple butter, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With an easy-to-follow recipe that can be prepared ahead of time, you can impress family and friends with minimal effort. The creamy frosting on top adds the finishing touch to this irresistible treat. Once you take a bite, these rolls are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups diced Gala apple
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 2/3 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- Cream cheese for frosting
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by sautéing diced apples with water and sugar until tender. Stir in apple butter and spices; let cool.
- Make the dough by combining water, milk, cream, and Tangzhong until smooth. Gradually add bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt; knead until soft.
- Allow the dough to rise covered in a warm place until doubled (about 90 minutes).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a cylinder, and cut into individual rolls.
- Place in a greased baking pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese with powdered sugar and heavy cream; frost cooled rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg